Trip Leaders

Venture Out trips rely on safe and competent outdoor leaders. The Trip Leader Training Program offers formal training focused on outdoor leadership and adventure skills. Being a Venture Out leader is about helping others discover and enjoy the great outdoors. It is about working hard and meeting new people. Most of all it is about having FUN!

If you are interested in developing new skills, meeting new people, and working outside, then Venture Out has a great student leadership opportunity for you. The success of Venture Out trips is directly related to its volunteer trip leaders. In addition to gaining valuable hands-on leadership experience and outdoor adventure skills, Venture Out student leaders also benefit from discounted trips, discounted equipment rentals, discounted outdoor skills training, and free leadership training. Venture Out currently offers two levels of training. All Venture Out leaders and leaders in training must complete a series of clinics and training seminars that are designed to teach them the necessary skills needed to become safe, educated, and competent leaders in the field.

How do I become a Venture Out Trip Leader? Attend a few Venture Out trips and see what we are all about!

1. Submit a trip leader application and resume to Venture Out
2. Interview with the Venture Out manager
3. Assist with trip leader training sessions
4. Assist on two trips per adventure schedule
5. Attend any ongoing training sessions
6. Complete trip leader training program

For more information on Venture Out trips, rental gear, resources, or the trip leader training program please contact the Venture Out Center at 540.231.4982 or email us at ventureout@vt.edu.

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